BSc Sport and Exercise Nutrition

The BSc Sport and Exercise Nutrition course at Manchester Metropolitan University is a comprehensive programme designed to equip students with a thorough understanding of the relationship between nutrition and physical performance. The curriculum combines the study of exercise physiology, sport psychology and nutrition science to provide students with the skills needed to advise on nutritional practices in professional and amateur sports environments.Course Content: The course covers a wide range of topics including sport and exercise nutrition, physical activity, health and wellbeing, research methods, regulation of metabolism, exercise adaptation, and food and nutrients. Covering a period of three years, the program uses the latest research and industry best practices to deliver the fundamentals of sports and exercise nutrition.Key Modules: Some key units of study include 'Year 1: Introduction to Sport and Exercise Nutrition', 'Year 2: Applied Sports Nutrition', 'Year 3: Exercise Immunology and Advanced Sport', and 'Exercise Nutrition'.Accreditations: The course is accredited by the Association for Nutrition (AfN) and the sport and exercise nutrition register (SENr). It also achieves the standards required for the UKVRN, allowing graduates to apply for direct entry as a Registered Associate Nutritionist.Future Careers: After completing the course, graduates can look forward to career opportunities as sports nutritionists, health promotion specialists, personal trainers and sport development officers, among others. The course also equips you with the ability to meet the increasing demand for highly skilled sports nutrition practitioners in various industries.For more information on this course, please visit the official course page.